Delays in Development

Delays in Your Child's Development

Atlanta Birth Injury Attorney

Every child grows and develops at a unique rate, but there are certain
widely accepted benchmarks which are used to determine whether a child
is on target in achieving milestones such as sitting up, crawling, walking
and talking. Many
birth injuries are not immediately apparent, and take several months or even years to
fully manifest. Developmental delays may be the first sign of a serious
condition which has the potential to cause major problems throughout your
child's life. If the injury was the result of a doctor's
negligence, your family may be entitled to claim damages in compensation for the
negative effects this situation could have on your child's future.
The Tolson Firm, LLC has over 30 years of combined legal experience, and
we are prepared to begin work on your
medical malpractice lawsuit as soon as possible.

If you have noticed that your baby does not focus attention on nearby objects
or respond to noises in the environment, as well as any type of difficult
with movement or motor skills, it is advisable to seek a medical diagnosis
as soon as possible. Various
types of birth injuries could be responsible for your child's slowed development, particularly
brain injuries. The brain is highly susceptible to damage during birth, especially from
hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), which occurs when the oxygen supply is restricted due to umbilical compression
or other causes.

Developmental Delays Caused by Birth Injuries in Atlanta

An
Atlanta medical malpractice attorney from our team will consult with you to determine whether medical mistakes
were the cause of your baby's condition. Whether it is the result
of oxygen deprivation, a brain injury caused by
kernicterus, or an undiagnosed
brachial plexus injury which has only partially healed, your child may require ongoing medical
care, and may face a life of disability. The earliest signs of developmental
delays could be the precursors of conditions such as
mental retardation,
Erb's palsy or
cerebral palsy. You should do everything you can to ensure that your child will be able
to receive the necessary treatment and will have the needed financial
support in the future. We have successfully litigated dozens of multi-million
dollar settlements-let us fight for you.